For many years several MRG members have concentrated on
populations of Pied Flycatchers using nest-boxes, especially in the Clwyd hills.
The two maps below show the movements overseas and the long-distance movements
within Britain. There are also scores of short-distance movements, and hundreds
of birds retrapped at, or near to, their natal site: these will be analysed
elsewhere.

Pied Flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca

Pied Flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca

By contrast, few Spotted Flycatchers
Muscicapa striata are ringed by the Group, and only one recovery has
resulted: